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Injured? Joe Knows.
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Injury from a crash, offshore incident, work accident, or storm loss? Get a real assessment from a lawyer who tries these cases — not a call center. No fee unless we win.
- Trusted since 1977 — 45+ years fighting for South Louisiana families
- A real person answers 24/7 — no voicemail, no robots, no out-of-state call center
- No junior associates on your case. Joe works with every client directly
- No fee unless we win. Free consultation. Multi-million-dollar recoveries.
45+Years Serving South Louisiana
1989Firm Founded in Houma
MillionsRecovered for LA Families
24/7Live Answering — No Robots
Hurt in Louisiana? Talk to a Houma attorney today. No fee unless we win.
Serving Louisiana Since 1977 | 32nd JDC Veterans | Free Consultation | No Fee Unless We Win
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When the Insurance Company Calls You First, You Already Need a Lawyer
It happens fast. You are still at the hospital — or just home from it — and the phone starts ringing. The adjuster sounds friendly. They want to "get your statement" before the details get fuzzy. They mention a quick check to cover your immediate expenses. They tell you a lawyer will just complicate things.
That phone call is not customer service. It is the beginning of the insurance company's defense against your claim.
Joe Kopfler has practiced law in Louisiana since 1977 and founded Kopfler & Hermann in Houma in 1989. He has handled personal injury cases in the 32nd Judicial District Court for Terrebonne Parish for over four decades. When you call this office, you talk to Joe. Not a case manager. Not a junior associate in another city. Joe.
The case review is free. The phone call costs nothing. And nothing you say obligates you to hire us.
Fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach you promptly. There is no obligation and no charge for the conversation. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship — see disclaimer below.
What Kinds of Cases We Handle
Kopfler & Hermann represents injured people across South Louisiana in the following personal injury matters. Not sure if your situation qualifies? Ask us — it costs nothing.
Rear-end collisions, intersection wrecks, highway crashes, drunk driving cases. Louisiana follows a comparative fault rule — even if you share some responsibility, you may still recover. The insurance adjuster will not volunteer that. We will.
Commercial trucking cases are different from car accidents. Federal motor carrier rules, driver logbooks, electronic data recorders, and corporate insurance policies all become part of the case. The trucking company's lawyers show up fast — yours should too.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face a built-in bias from juries and adjusters who assume the rider was at fault. We have handled motorcycle cases in this region for years and know how to counter that narrative with the evidence.
Grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, and other property owners owe a duty of reasonable care under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2317.1. If a hazard caused your injury and the owner knew or should have known, you may have a claim.
When negligence takes a family member, Louisiana law allows surviving spouses, children, parents, and siblings to recover for the loss. These are the most painful cases we handle — and the ones where having a Houma firm that answers the phone matters most.
If you were hurt on the job, workers' comp is usually your starting point — but a third party (a subcontractor, an equipment manufacturer, a property owner) may also be liable. Identifying every potential defendant is the difference between a partial recovery and a full one.
Why People in Houma Call Joe Kopfler
Serving Louisiana since 1977. Joe Kopfler was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1977, founded Kopfler & Hermann in 1989, and has practiced in the 32nd JDC courthouse and this community longer than most lawyers in South Louisiana have been alive.
Direct attorney access — no case mills. You will not be routed to a call center. You will not be handed off to a junior associate after you sign. When you call this office, you talk to Joe.
32nd JDC veterans. Joe has tried cases in the 32nd Judicial District Court for over four decades. That institutional knowledge of judges, juries, and local procedure does not come from a satellite office.
Contingency basis — no upfront cost. You owe nothing unless we win your case. The case review is free. The consultation is free. And nothing you tell us obligates you to hire us.
Read more about Kopfler & Hermann or see our full personal injury practice.
Selected Case Results
We do not guarantee outcomes. Every case is different. The following are illustrative of the kinds of matters this firm has handled.
Seven-figure recovery — wrongful death. A family lost a loved one in circumstances that crossed state lines. We co-counseled this complex multi-state case and secured a multi-million-dollar recovery for the family.
Seven-figure recovery — spinal cord injury. A client suffered severe spinal injuries in a commercial vehicle collision. Tried in the 32nd Judicial District Court in Terrebonne Parish.
Six-figure recovery — auto collision with disputed liability. Insurance carrier initially denied the claim. Through investigation and litigation, the case resolved in our client's favor.
Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is evaluated on its own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to talk to an attorney?
The initial case review is free. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee — you owe nothing unless we win. Louisiana attorneys are governed by the contingency fee rules in the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct, and we will explain our fee agreement to you in writing before you sign anything.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Louisiana?
For most Louisiana personal injury claims arising on or after July 1, 2024, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. This was extended from one year under Act 423 of 2024 (Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1). Injuries that occurred before July 1, 2024 are still governed by the old one-year prescriptive period. Some claims — including medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death — follow different rules. Time still matters: evidence disappears, witnesses move, and adjusters work quickly. The sooner you call, the more options you have.
What if I am partly at fault?
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault doctrine. Even if you bear some responsibility for the accident, you may still recover — your recovery is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. Do not let an adjuster talk you out of a claim before you have spoken to a lawyer.
Should I talk to the insurance company before I call you?
You can call us first — even before you respond to the insurance adjuster. A 10-minute conversation with our office may save you from a recorded statement or a quick settlement that does not reflect what your case is actually worth. The Louisiana Department of Insurance regulates insurer conduct, but no regulator can replace having your own lawyer.
LET JOE FIGHT FOR YOU
If you or a loved one has been hurt, don’t wait. Call Kopfler & Hermann today for a free consultation. A real person answers 24/7 — not a voicemail, not a robot. Joe Kopfler has practiced law in Terrebonne Parish since 1977 and has spent more than four decades fighting insurance companies and getting real money for South Louisiana families. You pay nothing unless we win. Your case matters — let’s get it done.
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Office Location
Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law
306 Grinage Street, Suite 400
Houma, LA 70360
Phone: (985) 851-3311 | 985-851-3311
24/7 Live Answering | Serving Terrebonne, Lafourche & St. Mary Parish
The verdicts and settlements referenced are representative of cases handled by Kopfler & Hermann and are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claim. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. No fee unless we recover on your behalf; client may be responsible for case costs and expenses. Joseph G. Kopfler is licensed to practice law in Louisiana.
